A-Level Automotive Technician M-F

Barnes Auto Service

Location: Louisville, KY
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.
Pay Range: $104,000-$140,000+
Pay Type: Hourly plus production bonus
Pay

Schedule:

Weekly

Barnes Auto Service has been family-owned since 1982, when Chuck Barnes Sr. opened the shop with a commitment to quality, integrity, and personal service. With deep roots in motorsports, the Barnes family brings a performance-driven approach to automotive repair, emphasizing precision, durability, and diagnostics. Today, second-generation mechanic and accomplished racer Chuck Barnes Jr. carries on that legacy, combining decades of family experience with racing expertise to deliver high-quality automotive service in Louisville, KY.

Weekly pay

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.

Production bonuses from $200 to $1,000 based on billed hours

1 Service Advisor for every 2 Technicians to keep technician efficiency and productivity high

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Toolbox relocation assistance

Heated and air-conditioned shop

26 bays and 13 lifts

High-volume operation with 75+ vehicles per week

Diagnose vehicle concerns with a strong focus on drivability and automotive diagnostics

Perform testing to accurately identify mechanical and vehicle-performance issues

Complete automotive repairs based on confirmed diagnostic findings

Use diagnostic equipment and scan tools to support accurate troubleshooting

Perform and document digital vehicle inspections using Tekmetric

Work efficiently within a high-volume automotive repair environment

Maintain accurate repair information and communicate findings through the shop's workflow

5+ years of automotive repair experience preferred

Advanced automotive diagnostic and drivability skills

Experience testing, diagnosing, and repairing vehicle concerns

Ability to work across a varied mix of domestic, Asian, European, and fleet vehicles

Comfortable using automotive diagnostic equipment and scan tools

Digital vehicle inspection experience is helpful but not required

ASE certifications are not required

Base pay: $50/hour

Production bonus: 35 billed hours — $200 bonus

Production bonus: 40 billed hours — $300 bonus

Production bonus: 45 billed hours — $400 bonus

Production bonus: 50 billed hours — $600 bonus

Production bonus: 55 billed hours — $800 bonus

Production bonus: 60 billed hours — $1,000 bonus

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Toolbox relocation assistance

Barnes Auto Service offers a Monday-Friday schedule and a heated and air-conditioned facility with 26 bays and 13 lifts. With 75+ vehicles moving through the shop each week and a service manager handling parts ordering, experienced technicians can stay focused on diagnostics, testing, and repairs.

The vehicle mix includes approximately 40% domestic, 30% Asian, 5% European, and 25% fleet work, giving an experienced technician variety without being limited to a single make.

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.